Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-11-18

Lieut. Hartke, who had been guarding
Spies during the night, related the manner
in which Rev DIR. Bolton was received by
Spies. The divine asked him if he would not
accept spiritual consolation. Spies with
naughty shake of the head, declared that he
mad no use for any clergyman.
At II o'clock Spies lay down on his cot and
closed his eyes, but he did not sleep. Several
times he got up for drink Of water but his
every movement betokened firmness which
was astonishing.
So it was with the rest of the Anarchists.
Parsons had the nerve to entertain his guard
with song. His selection was 'Annie Lau
rie" He sung the sweet song entirely
through and when he finished rested his
head on his hands for a few moments and
then repeated the song. His fortitude was
the wonder of all who heard him.
Engel was cheerful and contented, and at
times even witty. Late at night he became
reminiscent, and some of the stories he told
were decidedly sensational
At 720 two walters from Martells reStau-
rant broughtto the prisoners their breakfasts.
The edibles were carried in a large, new
clothes basket, and the linen and tableware
looked bright and clean All had ordered
beefsteak coffee, bread and butter, but Par
sons, who had expressed a desire for raw
oysters, fried eggs and milk toast. All of
them ate heartily, Parsons especially, who
| cleared everything before him and
asked for plate of fried oysters. They were
quickly procured, and as quickly put out of
sight. When the prisoners had finished their
last meal, a touching letter of farewell
| signed by Fielden and Schwab, part being in
the handwriting of each man, was brought
down stairs by big turnkey 1t was first
passed in to Spies, then in turn to Parsons,
Engel and Fischer.
! Rev. DR.. Bolton arrived at 745 a. M, and
passed into the cell ROOM Passing first into
Parsons cell he attempted to engage the
doomed Texan in religious conversation.
Parsons had not yet finished his breakfast.
What passed between them was not divulged.
In the meantime, Spies had called for paper
and envelopes, and when they were fur
nished he began writing. He was interrupted
| by the sheriff. who accosted him and stood in
front of the cell door while they talked. The
sheriff took notes of the conversation, and
then passed on.
After a stay of is minutes in Parsons cell,
| DR.. Bolton emerged, and walking to Spies
door, stood looking at that individual, who
| glanced at the clergyman and continued his
| writing. DR.. Bolton remained standing in
front of Spies two or three minutes, but re-
ceiving no recognition, he walked away.
Writing materials were furnished to Par
SONS and Fischer, who Immediately set about
preparing statements. Engel made no re
quest for pen or paper, but sat stolidly on
his bed looking at the opposite wall Of his
| cell.
At $50 o'clock, and not so feet away from
the coming victims, the massive iron-barrel
door was changing, constantly admitting
crowds of newspaper men and deputy sheriffs
who crowded the little room almost to
suffocation indulging in loud buzz of
conversation that could be heard plainly in
the cells. Spies internal fever had so in
creased as to induce him to order a glass Of
Rhine wine, which, being brought to his
cell, he swallowed at gulp. A few minutes
were then occupied by him in writing auto
graphs for the officers attached to the
sheriff's office
Engel asked for some port wine. 1t was
given him at once, and he gulped down
three large glasses. While standing in front